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'Almost like a Rocky story': How Lions RB Craig 'Netflix' Reynolds went from practice squad to 100-yard rusher

DETROIT -- There wasn’t time for a formal introduction between Craig Reynolds and his new Detroit Lions teammates -- at least not on this day.

They had to handle that later.

Back on Aug. 12, after missing one flight and experiencing two more delays, the free-agent running back arrived in Motown the morning before the Lions’ first preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.

Once in Detroit, he had to try out in front of Lions general manager Brad Holmes before being signed by the team later in the day.

At Ford Field the next night, the newly signed running back had to introduce himself to his new teammates in the huddle, before leading the team in rushing with 49 yards, including a touchdown, off six carries.